On 1 March 2026, the Global Automotive Stakeholder Group (GASG) officially released the 2026 edition of the Global Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL). The latest version of the list has been uploaded to the Product Compliance Information Database.
The Global Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL) is a voluntary material information standard for the automotive industry, covering chemical substances subject to declaration. Automotive component suppliers must respond to customer requests by providing information on the presence and concentration of GADSL substances in their products.

Update the Global Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL) to the latest 2026 version!

Pursuant to the Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items, Joint Order No. 29 of 2005 by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) (Administrative Measures on Import and Export Licenses for Dual-Use Items and Technologies), as well as the Dual-Use Export Control List of the People’s Republic of China and the 2026 Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People’s Republic of China, MOFCOM and GACC have revised the Catalogue of Dual-Use Items and Technologies Subject to Import and Export License Administration (2026). This Announcement shall enter into force on 1 January 2026. The Catalogue comprises two parts: the Import Licensing Administration List for Dual-Use Items and Technologies and the Export Licensing Administration List for Dual-Use Items and Technologies.

The items and technologies listed in this Catalogue shall mean those subject to control under the Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Cryptography Law of the People’s Republic of China, and other relevant laws, administrative regulations, and rules. In case of any inconsistency between the items and technologies listed herein, including their product names and descriptions, and the provisions of the relevant laws, administrative regulations, rules, the Dual-Use Export Control List of the People’s Republic of China, or relevant announcements, the provisions of the latter shall prevail. For the import or export of any item or technology under this Catalogue, a dual-use import or export license shall be applied for in accordance with the law, irrespective of whether the corresponding customs commodity code is explicitly listed in this Catalogue.

Updated China Catalogue of Dual-Use Items and Technologies Subject to Import/Export License Administration-2026 Latest Edition

On December 30, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the General Administration of Customs jointly issued Announcement No. 89 of 2025, publishing the China Inventory of Goods Subject to Export License Administration (2026).

This Inventory is formulated in accordance with the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China, the Regulations on the Administration of Import and Export of Goods, the Regulations on the Administration of Ozone-Depleting Substances, the Measures for the Administration of Export Licenses for Goods, the Measures for the Administration of Import and Export of Ozone-Depleting Substances, and other relevant laws, administrative regulations, and rules. It shall come into effect on January 1, 2026.

The Inventory lists 43 categories of goods subject to export license administration in 2026. Enterprises exporting goods listed in this Inventory shall apply to MOFCOM or local commerce authorities entrusted by MOFCOM for the Export License of the People's Republic of China, and complete customs clearance and release formalities with the export license.

China Inventory of Goods Subject to Export License Administration (2026) is available

On December 30, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the General Administration of Customs jointly issued Announcement No. 88 of 2025, publishing the China Inventory of Goods Subject to Import License Administration (2026).

This Inventory is formulated in accordance with the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China, the Regulations on the Administration of Import and Export of Goods, the Regulations on the Administration of Ozone-Depleting Substances, the Measures for the Administration of Import Licenses for Goods, the Measures for the Administration of Import and Export of Ozone-Depleting Substances, and other relevant laws, administrative regulations, and rules. It shall come into effect on January 1, 2026.

The Inventory lists 14 categories of goods subject to import license administration in 2026, mainly including ozone-depleting substances and key used mechanical and electrical products, covering key areas such as environmental protection and industrial security. Importing enterprises shall apply to MOFCOM or local commerce authorities entrusted by MOFCOM for the Import License of the People's Republic of China in accordance with the requirements of the Inventory, and complete customs clearance and release formalities with the import license.

China Inventory of Goods Subject to Import License Administration (2026) is available

On December 18, the Council of the European Union formally adopted the revised draft of the EU Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EUDR). The revision removes printed books, newspapers, images and other printed products, manuscripts, typed documents, and plans (HS code: ex 49) from the regulation’s scope. It also postpones the implementation timeline, extending the compliance deadline for all operators to December 30, 2026, with micro and small enterprises granted an additional six-month grace period beyond that date.

EU-EUDR Covered Products List updated - 1 product deleted

China-List of Solvents Not to Be Intentionally Added in Inks (GB 38507-2020) is available

India-List of Products under BIS Compulsory Certification Scheme is available

Global Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL) is available

China-Catalogue of Dual-Use Items and Technologies Subject to Import/Export License Administration (2025) is available

China-List of Hazardous Wastes under Exemption Administration (2025 Version) is available

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